A groundbreaking exhibit on Abraham Lincoln's relationships with the small but growing Jewish population of Civil War-era America opens at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on Aug. 3. 'With Firmness in the Right: Lincoln and the Jews' examines Lincoln's role in paving the way for acceptance and inclusion of Jews in America.
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A groundbreaking exhibit on Abraham Lincoln's relationships with the small but growing Jewish population of Civil War-era America opens at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum on Aug. 3. 'With Firmness in the Right: Lincoln and the Jews' examines Lincoln's role in paving the way for acceptance and inclusion of Jews in America.
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What could be as sweet as romance? Delicious desserts! The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will present both, plus a visit from Abraham and Mary, at 'It's a Sweet Affair' on July 16. Guests will be able to chat with the Lincolns and other historic interpreters before heading to the museum's Union Theater.
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Abner Mikva, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom for a career that saw him serve in all three branches of government, will discuss his accomplishments and efforts to engage youth in public service on July 14 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
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The peaceful transfer of power from one American president to another has been called an extraordinary example of democracy - 'rare in history, yet common in our country,' as President George W. Bush put it.
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Logan County Coroner Meeting Present: Rick Aylesworth; David Helper; Emily Davenport; Kevin Bateman; Dave Blankenship; Gene Rohlfs Guests: Bob Thomas Mr. Aylesworth called the meeting to order at 7:29 p.m. A motion was made by Mr. Blankenship, seconded by Mr. Bateman to approve the minutes from November 6, 2014 as printed.
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Portraits of every president from George Washington to Barack Obama will be on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum when the library welcomes C-SPAN's 'American Presidents: Life Portraits.'
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Abraham Lincoln's Journey Home: A celebration of the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln May 3, 2015 at Old State Capitol State Historic Site PRINGFIELD, IL: Lincoln Home National Historic and the Old State Capitol State Historic Site invite the public to join us in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the funeral of Abraham Lincoln with a program ... (more)
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